Kevin Urbatsch, Esq. is the principal attorney of The Urbatsch Law Firm, P.C. in Berkeley, California, where he specializes in special needs, estate, and settlement planning. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the California State Bar and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Kevin also serves as the National Director of the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP), leading over 500 professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Kevin is a nationally recognized author and educator in the field. He has written or co-authored leading texts including Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Child’s Financial Future (10th edition, 2023) and Administering the California Special Needs Trust (4th edition, 2026). He is also the Attorney-Editor of CEB’s Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting, and Administration. A frequent speaker, he has presented at over 150 seminars nationwide, taught courses for judges and fiduciaries, and served as an expert witness internationally.
A dedicated advocate, Kevin has been recognized as a Top Child Advocate by Parenting magazine and received the Presidential Recognition Award from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Through his writing, teaching, and leadership, including hosting the annual Special Needs Planning Symposium in Napa, he has played a key role in shaping public policy and advancing best practices in special needs and settlement planning law.